Monaco's vice president, Vadim Vasilyev, is disappointed with Martial's depature and has admitted the Principality club sanctioned the sale because they couldn't afford to reject United's jaw-dropping offer.

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NEW DEVIL: Manchester United completed the signing of Anthony Martial earlier today

“We wished to keep him this season but Manchester United made an incredible offer that neither Anthony, nor AS Monaco, could refuse”

Vadim Vasilyev

"We wished to keep him this season but Manchester United made an incredible offer that neither Anthony, nor AS Monaco, could refuse," he stated on Tuesday.

"Our project showcases many players and Anthony has proven his worth and potential on the pitch.

"Though this move was not planned, it shows the quality of the work undertaken by the technical staff but also that we were right to recruit him two years ago.